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Locals remember Janis Joplin’s 1969 visit to Waterville, The Chez Joplin visited The Chez after performing at the Waterville Armory, and several locals recall that memorable night. Share WATERVILLE — In the midst of a blizzard, Janis Joplin was among those who piled into Mike Flanagin’s red 1969 Subaru en route to The Chez Paree on Feb. 21, 1969. Flanagin, a 20-year-old Thomas College student at the time, had helped book Joplin’s appearance that night at the Waterville Armory. Rock sin...